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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken And Veggies Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken thighs with flavorful baby potatoes, carrots, and green beans, all cooked in a deliciously sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for busy days, this recipe requires minimal prep and lets the slow cooker do the work, delivering juicy, perfectly cooked chicken with a rich glaze and tender vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 16 ounces baby red potatoes, halved
  • 16 ounces baby carrots
  • 16 ounces green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Sauce

  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the reduced sodium soy sauce, honey, ketchup, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper until well combined. For convenience, prepare this sauce the night before and store it in the refrigerator to save time on the day of cooking.
  2. Load up the slow cooker: Place the chicken thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the halved baby potatoes and baby carrots on top of the chicken. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies, ensuring everything is well coated. Stir the vegetables gently to help distribute the sauce flavors evenly and to submerge the veggies as much as possible.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. If possible, baste the chicken with the sauce every hour to enhance flavor and keep the chicken skin moist. If you are away during cooking, don’t worry—your meal will still turn out delicious.
  4. Add green beans: About 30 minutes before the cooking time ends, add the trimmed green beans to the slow cooker. This timing will ensure the green beans are tender but maintain their texture without becoming mushy.
  5. Optional broil for crispy skin: For crispy skin enthusiasts, preheat your oven’s broiler once the slow cooking is complete. Remove the chicken thighs from the slow cooker, place them on a baking sheet, and broil for 3-4 minutes until the skin turns golden and crispy. This step is optional but adds a pleasant texture contrast.
  6. Garnish and serve: Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley leaves for a bright and fresh finish. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, hassle-free meal.

Notes

  • For best flavor, prepare the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate overnight.
  • To keep chicken skin crispy, remove and broil after slow cooking.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juicier meat and better flavor.
  • Submerge vegetables well in sauce for even cooking and seasoning.
  • This dish can be served with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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Keywords: slow cooker chicken, honey garlic chicken, easy slow cooker recipes, chicken and vegetables, one pot meals, healthy chicken dinner

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